John Burke of West Chicago enjoys a fresh ear of corn at the DuPage County Fair Friday.
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The DuPage County Fair is heading into the home stretch of its five-day run this weekend with an eclectic collection of activities and festivities that range from a rodeo to a cookie contest and from a talent show to a demolition derby.
The fair is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for kids ages 3 through 12.
For a close look at everything that's happening, visit dupagecountyfair.org.
Old logos from the DuPage County Fair remind folks of the fair's past at the DuPage County Fair Friday.
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Funnel cakes of many varieties are on sale at the DuPage County Fair.
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The DuPage County Fair is open through the weekend. The fair offers fun for all ages.
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Ann Marie, 15, of Bartlett holds a large stuffed animal she won on the midway of the DuPage County Fair Friday.
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A rooster keeps an eye on fair goers Friday at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton. The fair runs through the weekend.
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Nathan Brooks, 2, of Villa Park reaches for the sky as he enjoys the mist from the mister at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend.
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Chase Lockwood, 10, of Plainfield rides the Fun Slide at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend.
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Katie Tagye, 13, of Wheaton and Payten Yates, 13, of Wheaton have some fun on the Rock Star ride at the DuPage County Fair Friday.
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Fresh hot pork chops were one of many tasty items for sale at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend.
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Christina Vincent, 2, and her dad Jerry Poro of Elmwood Park share some ice cream at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend.
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Fair-goers look at the cows on display during the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend.
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A sleepy cow shuts its eyes for a nap during the DuPage County Fair. The Fair runs through the weekend.
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